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26-05-2025
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D.A.: Westport couple dead after a head-on crash in Dartmouth
A Westport couple has died following a head-on collision in Dartmouth on Sunday Morning. 76-year-old Jeffrey Moniz and his wife, 76-year-old Diane Moniz, both of Westport, were pronounced dead. According to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, Dartmouth police were dispatched to the roadway of 422 Old Westport Road around 10:30 AM. Once on the scene, officers found two motor vehicles: a gray Toyota Rav 4, operated by 63-year-old Philip Morris of Dartmouth, and the second, a green Toyota Echo, which was operated by Jeffery Moniz with Diane Moniz in the passenger seat. According to an investigation, it was revealed that Morris' Rav 4 had crossed over the double-yellow line and struck Moniz's Echo, head on. First responders located both Jeffery and Diane Moniz and transported them to a local hospital with traumatic injuries, where they were later pronounced dead. Morris had suffered minor injuries and had been charged with two counts of Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation and a Marked Lanes Violation. He will be summoned. Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, along with Dartmouth Police, are still investigating the incident. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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14-05-2025
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Man whose body was found in Mass. river remembered for his ‘remarkable resilience'
A Massachusetts man whose decomposing body was pulled from a river in Taunton late last month is being remembered for his 'remarkable resilience in overcoming adversity.' Samuel Stovall, 51, who Taunton police knew to be homeless, was pulled from the Mill River on April 25, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office said previously. People walking by the water behind 43 Chandler Ave. noticed his body around 3:40 p.m. and contacted authorities. Investigators soon noticed that Stovall's body had 'obvious signs of decomposition,' the district attorney's office said. His death is not believed to be suspicious. Samuel C. Stovall was born in Holyoke on Jan. 31, 1974, to Eugenia and Leroy Stovall, according to his obituary. He was raised in Springfield with his siblings. The Stovall children were brought up in Holy Ghost Temple Church — which was located in Springfield at the time — where their father served as pastor, according to his obituary. Stovall was also skilled in mixed martial arts, which he began studying as a teenager to learn self-defense. 'Despite life's obstacles and difficult choices, Sam showed remarkable resilience in overcoming adversity, and his spirit never gave up. If he believed he could do it, no one could convince him otherwise,' his obituary reads. 'Such was the case when Sam rededicated his life back to Christ. With childlike faith, he pressed his way to church, read the Word more diligently and attended bible study with the community group at Christ Community Church. Yet the closer he drew to God, the harder the obstacles became.' Stovall leaves behind his wife of eight years, his father, five brothers, four children two grandchildren and many other beloved friends and relatives, according to his obituary. Family 'meant everything' to him, it says. 'People are complex, and nobody is perfect. We are all imperfect in varying degrees. All we can do is seek God's forgiveness, for none but Jesus is perfect,' his obituary reads. Springfield informational meeting about the 'X' construction scheduled for Wednesday Council votes to support MGM Springfield union Suveillance of WMass. man leads to fentanyl trafficking charge How to claim a portion of major child booster seat class action settlement Mass. weather: Heavy clouds possible Wednesday before nighttime rain Read the original article on MassLive.
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02-05-2025
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Mass. teen found shot dead in parked car identified
The 19-year-old who was killed in a shooting in New Bedford Tuesday night has been identified as New Bedford resident Jordan Roman, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday evening. The district attorney's office did not indicate that any suspects had been identified or arrested in connection with Roman's death, but said in a press release that the investigation into the homicide is ongoing. Roman was shot and killed while sitting in the driver's seat of a Hyundai Sonata around 10 p.m. on April 29, the district attorney's office said previously. At the time, the car was parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue near Griffin Court. Police responded to the shooting shortly after it happened, but Roman was declared dead at St. Luke's Hospital, the district attorney's office said. The Hyundai was found to have been damaged by 'multiple projectile strikes.' No further information about Roman's death has been released. Teacher no longer at West Springfield school after ex-students bring allegations of sexually charged exchanges 39-year-old who killed man in Lawrence as a teen granted parole Newton judge accused of helping man evade ICE to go before state panel in June Cape Cod boatbuilder found guilty of raping a woman at his business Dominican national living in Merrimack Valley accused of distributing counterfeit pills
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30-04-2025
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19-year-old shot and killed in New Bedford on Tuesday night
A 19-year-old was shot and killed in New Bedford on Tuesday night. At around 10 p.m. on April 29, a 911 call came in to report a shooting near Acushnet Avenue near Griffin Court in New Bedford, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. A ShotSpotter activation from the area came in around the same time, the office said. First responders found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head in a Hyundai Sonata, the office said. The car, which also had 'multiple projectile strikes,' was parked on the east side of Acushnet Avenue. The 19-year-old was brought to St. Luke's Hospital and was pronounced dead, the office said. The investigation into the killing is ongoing and 'extremely active,' the district attorney's office said. Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Heriberto Flores, founder of troubled NE Farmworkers Council 'All Access PD: Grand Rapids' new episode tonight - Where to stream free Second homicide victim found near Salem Walmart identified as Oregon man Mass. man faces attempted rape, kidnapping charges after attack on female Uber driver Police identify 5 involved in attack on college student in downtown Boston
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30-04-2025
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Taunton police identify decomposed body found in river
A Taunton man found dead in a river on Friday afternoon has been identified. Samuel Stovall, 51, was identified as the person who was pulled from the Mill River in Taunton on April 25, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. Stovall, who was known to Taunton police as homeless, was found by people walking by the water behind 43 Chandler Ave. at around 3:40 p.m. on Friday. Stovall's body had 'obvious signs of decomposition,' the district attorney's office said. His death is not believed to be suspicious, the office said. The investigation into Stovall's death is ongoing, the office said. State police detectives with the district attorney's office and members of the Taunton Police Department were at the scene on Friday. Simmons University grad says ex-NFL coach stole intimate photos in class action lawsuit Boston Mayor Wu leads Josh Kraft in new poll, but pressure points arise Mass. casino winner: Jackpot won from 'wild' slot machine 19-year-old shot and killed in New Bedford Renowned actress dies in New England weeks before turning 101
